Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310197173 - Buena Vista Water Storage District
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Buena Vista Water Storage District
Seventh Standard Rd. & E Side Canal 1/4 M S C Bank
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Mailing Address:
525 North Main St., Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4941
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/13/2007
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 101118982 |
Investigation Summary
On May 15, 2007, Employee #1 was connecting a sling to a crane hook that was mounted on the bed of a truck. After connecting the crane hook, he took two or three steps back, and fell 56.5 inches to the ground. Employee #1 was treated on site and then transported to a nearby hospital. While in route to the hospital, he lost consciousness and was taken directly to surgery upon arrival. Employee #1 died at the end of the surgery.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ABDOMEN, CRANE HOOK, TRUCK CRANE, TORSO, FALL, LOST BALANCE, PUNCTURE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 310197173 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |